Spring Hockey 2010

AAA Elite & AAA Competitive

NSD will be creating true AAA Spring Hockey teams with elite Calgary born players from their respective age groups.  All players will try out for their respective age groups in December / January with evaluations conducted by NSD hockey staff to determine the rosters and the teams classification – Elite or Competitive. 

The NSD Elite teams strive to win each and every game however the primary focus is on player / team development, as the athletes development will not be sacrificed for the sake of winning.   NSD’s hockey philosophy is centered around challenging players to reach their maximum playing potential and become the best team player possible. 

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The goal for NSD Elite is to excel at a North American competitive level with the ability to compete against the top teams in Western Canada and beyond.  The focus for NSD Competitive is to excel at a Provincial competitive level and compete against the top teams in Southern Alberta and beyond.

Elite & Competitive Program Highlights

  • 20 to 35 hours on-ice & team development
  • 15 to 30 hours off-ice development
  • Off-ice development includes
    • Hockey specific dryland training
    • Skate Treadmill
    • Off-ice shooting & stickhandling skill sessions
    • Boxing training from Dale Brown & Staff
    • Team Chalk talk sessions
    • Pre and Post Program Fitness Testing
    • Individual Report Cards
    • Year by Year Athlete Files
    • Team & Individual video analysis

    *Please note that Tournaments & game costs are a separate team expense


NSD Premier Development Spring Hockey

Unlike other spring hockey programs, NSD also offers Premier Development teams which will focus on individual skill development, rather than team wins and losses, helping each player maximize his true playing ability.   As in years past, NSD Spring Hockey offers something for everyone and focuses on developing minor hockey players' core skills, team tactics and understanding of the game of hockey in a fun, yet intensive team atmosphere. Players are able to get the skill development they need & lacked during the winter season.  Depending on the age group, the program will offer a specified number of on-ice hours followed by hockey specific dryland training instructed by Certified NSD Instructors and NSD's Elite High Performance Trainers.  

Premier Development Program Highlights

  • 15 to 25 hours on-ice & team development
  • 10 to 20 hours off-ice development
  • Off-ice development includes
    • Hockey specific dryland training
    • Skate Treadmill
    • Off-ice shooting & stickhandling skill sessions
    • Team Chalk talk sessions